Lycium intricatum
Family: Solanaceae
What it is like
A spiny shrub which loses its leaves. The leaves are 3-15 mm long. The flowers are bluish-violet. They can be pink or white. They are 13-18 mm long. The stamens do not protrude. The fruit are orange-red or black when ripe.
There are about 100 Lycium species.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows along sandy shores and on dunes.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Portugal, Spain, Western Sahara
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten in salads. They have also been used for tea. The fruit are eaten fresh.
The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves - tea, roots - spice
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
El-andel, Esder, Lgherdeq